Two Versions of Banana Lectin (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption By studying the banana lectin molecule (top left) and what made it bind to both viruses and immune system cells (bottom left), the team was able to figure out how to change the way cells bind it, to make a new version (top right) that still binds viruses but doesn't cause inflammation (bottom right). Credit University of Michigan Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.